Marzz is the man! I took my acoustic in because I was having some intonation issues. Marzz got the…read moreguitar sounding great and looking even better. Great pricing and super fast turn around, I had my guitar back the day after I dropped it off. I'll be bringing all my guitars to Marzz from now on! Can't recommend him enough.

Marzz is a straight up guitar god. He took my troubled guitar and turned it into something so…read moresmooth and playable that I can't put it down. When I'm not playing it, I'm looking at it and admiring it. Super honest, super fair. Lucky to have such a gem in my own backyard. If you're thinking about getting your guitar looked at or fixed, just do it. You'll be so happy you did.

Top notch (top shelf) choice of guitars, not another "Made in China" showroom with 100's of crappy…read moreguitars... This is where you need to go to shop for the high end stuff.. As a business they are VERY honest.. I made them an offer on a $15999MSRP PRS Private Stock guitar... of course the offer was above their threshold and they accepted. Later the next day, the same guitar (which I was also tracking on Reverb) was sent to me on Reveb (an automated feature they do when you're watching a guitar sometimes)... for $12799... I was of course a bit upset that I didn't offer them that amount instead.. a $1200 difference. Well, instead of being dicks about it, they said "no problem, since Reverb send the offer, we'll match it" and they refunded $1200 on the purchase. They then packaged it perfectly and set it Priority overnight Fedex to me. That is FIRST CLASS service.

If what you're looking for is to make friends who are also going through mid-life crisis and to…read moregather around in a circle marveling at exotic looking guitars on a wall, this is the place. If you're a musician, forget it. I brought my guitar in for a setup and the service and quality of the work was so bad that it inspired me to go learn guitar setup and repair myself, and I couldn't be happier. So I guess I owe thanks to these guys. Best of luck!

I can't say enough good things about Vez Guitar Academy. I've been taking lessons here for a few…read moremonths, and the amount of progress I've made honestly surprised me. The instructor, David, has been both patient and motivating. He never makes me feel rushed, but he also holds me accountable in a way that actually helps me learn. In just a short time, I've gotten to explore songs across different genres and I feel like I'm building real skills. The atmosphere here is warm and welcoming thanks to the whole team. From my very first visit, I was greeted by name, which immediately stood out and made the space feel personal and friendly. Everyone I've interacted with has made an effort to connect, ask about my day, and make scheduling or rescheduling easy. I've also had a couple of my guitars repaired here, and the work has always been done quickly, thoroughly, and at very reasonable prices. I really appreciate how they take the time to explain what was done and walk me through options. I'm so grateful I found this place and will be continuing to go and recommending it to others.

I brought my guitar to Vez Guitar Academy as a total beginner, and the setup made a huge…read moredifference. The guitar became much easier to play. A few months into learning (and a few too many "I swear this is the last one" guitar purchases later), I've come back for more setups. Aries and Elijah are incredibly welcoming and never make beginner questions feel out of place. They also stock a good variety of instruments, amps, and accessories. Before purchasing anything online, it's worth calling or stopping by. Awesome local business!

Best service ever and cool store. Looking forward to…read moreshopping there again. And that's why I never post reviews now I have to have 85 characters to post this review . Who's got the time

Joey and Enrique were extremely helpful, kind and knowledgeable in the recording department! Thank…read moreyou guys so much for your help!

Amazing teacher. We have been learning from Vince for the last 4 yrs. Great style and we have 10…read moresongs under our belt!

I have taken guitar lessons with Vince for two years now. He is always patient and finds ways to…read moremake lessons interesting. He does the best he can to bring out the guitarist in you and guide you when you have trouble understanding how to play a certain song. The helpfulness and personality of Vince make it a great guitar lesson experience!

Always provide what you asked for or will try to find it for you returns no problem or upgrades…read morealways friendly with customers makes for a good atmosphere enjoy

had a frustrating experience with Guitar Center that came down to a lack of transparency and clear…read morecommunication. I sold my LTD ST-213 guitar to them for $250, assuming that was a fair reflection of its market value based on how it was presented to me at the time. However, shortly after, I saw the same guitar listed for $458. While I understand that businesses need to make a profit, this kind of markup--without any clear explanation upfront--feels misleading. At no point during the transaction did anyone clearly explain how their pricing works, what margin they typically apply, or what my guitar might realistically sell for on the used market. Had I been given that information, I would have made a more informed decision or at least understood the trade-off between convenience and payout. The issue here isn't just the resale price--it's the lack of full disclosure. Customers deserve transparency when they're selling valuable gear, especially when there's such a significant gap between the buy price and resale price. Overall, the experience left me feeling like I wasn't given the full picture. I would strongly recommend that anyone selling gear here do their own research beforehand and ask very specific questions about resale value and pricing structure before agreeing to a deal.

This school has a really cool lobby area that doubles as a music store. They have a great selection…read moreof guitars, basses, drumsets, and accessories. The owner/teacher is a professional musician who is committed to his students, local community, and creating a great learning environment for all levels of skill.

Ernesto is a beloved music teacher and performer. We have enjoyed our experience so far taking…read morelessons with him! World of Music is a music shop in downtown Alhambra which sells high quality instruments and also has 2 large practice rooms for private and group music lessons. Whether you're a beginner or experienced musician, there is something here for everyone who loves music. Adult and child music lessons are available. The cost is reasonable. Free parking is available on Main Street. There is a small lot to the side but must of the spots are reserved for the restaurant in the plaza.

I do not recommend this business for its expertise or its business practices. I requested a viola…read morerental per instructions from my son's school. The instrument we were given was determined by the music program's director and assistant to be, instead, a violin. I obtained a third opinion at Encore Music, and was informed by the teacher there as well that the instrument we had been given is (i.e., was strung as) a violin. I brought it back today for a refund of pro-rated rental fee (from what I had paid upfront). Note that I asked the assistant at the store to identify the instrument for me before telling him the problem; he identified it as a violin. When I explained the reason for the return, he then said that it is a viola, and brought it to the proprietor, who insisted that it was a viola all along. I insisted on the return, but they did not refund me the tax I pre-paid, and also charged me for a full 3 months' payment instead of the 2.5 months it has been. Overall, this has been a frustrating waste of time and money. There are many other options for instrument rentals in the area and I recommend you use a different one.

They fixed my sons trombone it had been getting stuck for a long time but now it works greatread more

Came here to buy a black folder for choral music after being referred by the Pasadena Conservatory…read more I called in advance to ask if they had any in stock and staff were prompt and professional in picking up to answer my request. Good variety of inventory from what I could see. Found out later my mom buys all her violin + piano sheet music here. It's tucked inside a strip mall off an out-of -the-way portion of Foothill. Would have loved to have seen this store in Old Town, but the current location is very convenient for quick in-and-out errands - and a short distance from the Conservatory. If I need to use something for music practice, I hate to buy online without knowing if it will work for me or not. Brick and mortar music stores like this are essential, and I'm glad Bertrands is so close by!

Very friendly and quick service. As soon as I stepped in to fix my daughter rented instrument, I…read moregot warm welcoming atmosphere and got the job done quickly Thank you all especially Gerard and Iris